Ottawa County fights vaccine delay as 1A to 1B unfolds
Ottawa County officials say state vaccine distribution is inadequate delaying 300 000 residents from protection. County administrator Al Vanderberg warns this huge service and public relations bind could last years given only 2 950 doses received so far and 10 400 doses credited to Ottawa County in state data.
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Community Foundation aids Holland area groups with COVID grants
The Community Foundation of the Holland Zeeland Area awarded 448000 from its COVID-19 Community Stabilization Fund in late 2020. Grants focused on financial stability and basic needs, mental health expansion, and education support, aiding Community Action House Harvest Stand Ministries Holland Rescue Mission Kids' Food Basket Resilience Advocates for Ending Violence St Johns Episcopal Church Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates Salvation Army Hand2Hand Nestlings Diaper Bank and others.
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Victory shifts on election fraud stance in Michigan vote
State Senator Roger Victory now says he does not believe widespread fraud occurred in the November 2020 election yet joins fellow Republicans in criticizing absentee ballot application handling. Victory, a Hudsonville Republican, signed a letter to Congress and Vice President Pence urging a delay in certifying Electoral College votes.
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Confederate Statue Tarred and Feathered in Allendale Township
A Civil War statue in Allendale Township’s Garden of Honor was tarred and feathered amid ongoing calls for its removal. The vandalized Confederate soldier figure has intensified long running protests and debates about the monument’s place in the community.
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Michigan daily COVID-19 cases and totals on Jan 9
New cases 2706 and deaths 222 reported in Michigan. Cumulative totals show 519,082 confirmed cases and 13,355 deaths. probable totals 43,279 cases and 781 deaths. Recovered total 363,611 as of December 30.
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